2012 HONDA INSIGHT Cvt

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To shif t up or down, use the
(right) or (lef t) paddle shif ter on
either side of the steering wheel.
Pull the (right) paddle shifter to
upshift. Pull (left) to downshift. When you pull either paddle shif ter,
the shif t indicator shows you the
selected speed number.
WhenyouaredrivingintheD
position, pulling either paddle shif ter
switches f rom the D-normal shif t
mode to the D-paddle shif t mode.
You can shif t the transmission up or
down through seven-stages manually
with the paddle shifters.
When the transmission returns to
ordinary automatic transmission
(CVT), the displayed shif t indicator
disappears.
Downshif ting gives you more power
when climbing, and provides engine
braking when going down a steep hill.
On EX models
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
Using the Paddle Shif ters in the
D position (D-Paddle Shif t Mode)
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The transmission control system
monitors the accelerator pedal use
and your driving conditions. When
you press the accelerator pedal as in
the normal driving, the system
judges that you are driving at a
constant cruising speed without
using the paddle shif ters. Under
these conditions, D-paddle shif t
mode is canceled, and the
transmission automatically returns to
ordinary automatic transmission
(CVT).
Downshifting with the (left)
paddle shif ter allows you to increase
the engine braking when going down
steep or long hills, and provides
more power when climbing uphills.
You can upshif t the transmission
manually to reduce the rpm.
To cancel the D-paddle shif t mode
manually, pull and hold the side
paddle shif ter until the shif t indicator
goes out.
The transmission remains in the
selected speed if you do not
accelerate.
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
Driving
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Each time you pull either paddle
shif ter, the transmission shif ts one
speed up or down. If you want to
shif t up or down more than two
speeds, pull the paddle shif ter twice,
pause, and then pull it again.The automatic transmission (CVT)
will not allow you to shif t if :
The transmission downshif ts to f irst
speed and returns to ordinary
automatic transmission (CVT) when
the vehicle comes to a complete stop
and the vehicle speed is about 6 mph
(10 km/h).
If there is a problem in the
transmission while you are driving
with the paddle shifters, the D
indicator f lashes, the D-paddle shif t
mode is canceled, and the
transmission returns to ordinary
automatic transmission (CVT).
You upshif t bef ore the engine
speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed. If you try to do this, the shift
indicator will f lash the number of
the lower speed several times,
then return to a higher speed. You downshif t bef ore the engine
speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed.
You pull both paddle shif ters at
thesametime.
You pull one of the two paddle
shifters with another paddle
shif ter being pulled.
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
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With the shif t lever in the S position,
you can select the 7-Speed Manual
shif t mode to shif t speeds; much like
a manual transmission using the
paddle shif ters, but without a clutch
pedal.
When you move the shif t lever f rom
the ‘‘D’’ to the ‘‘S’’ position and pull
either paddle shif ter, the shif t
indicator displays ‘‘M’’ along with the
selected speed number.
To upshif t, pull the (right) paddle
shif ter. To downshif t, pull the
(lef t) paddle shif ter.If you keep depressing the
accelerator pedal without pulling the
paddle shif ter, the speed will be
automatically shifted up just before
the tachometer’s red zone.
The transmission also shif ts
automatically as the vehicle comes to
a complete stop. It downshif ts to f irst
speed when the vehicle speed
reaches 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
Downshifting with the (left)
paddle shif ter allows you to increase
the engine braking when going down
steep or long hills, and provides
more power when climbing uphills.
You can upshif t the transmission
manually to reduce the rpm.
To enter the 7-speed manual shif t
mode, press the release button on
the front of the shift lever, move the
lever to the S position, then pull
either paddle shif ter. To cancel the
7-speed manual shif t mode and
return to the ordinary automatic
transmission (CVT), move the shif t
lever f rom the S position. When
moving the shift lever, be careful not
to operate incorrectly. While you are
driving in the 7-speed manual shif t
mode, the transmission will not
automatically return to the ordinary
automatic transmission (CVT).
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On EX models
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
Using the Paddle Shif ters in the S
position (7-Speed Manual Shif t
Mode)
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The automatic transmission (CVT)
will not allow you to shif t if :
You downshif t bef ore the engine
speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed.
If you try to do this, the shift
indicator will f lash the number of
the lower speed several times,
then return to a higher speed.
You upshif t bef ore the engine
speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed. Drive in the highest speed number
that lets the engine run and
accelerate smoothly. This will give
you ef f ective emissions control. The
f ollowing shif t points are
recommended:
To shift to Low,
pull and hold both paddle shif ters
simultaneously until you see L in the
shift indicator. Use Low to get more
power when climbing, and f or
maximum engine braking when
going down steep hills.
Shif t up 12
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45
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15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
50 mph (81 km/h)
55 mph (89 km/h)
You pull both paddle shif ters at
thesametime.
You pull one of the two paddle
shifters with another paddle
shif ter being pulled.
Driving with the Paddle Shif ters
Recommended Shif t Points L (L ow) mode
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 300
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Maintenance Minder . 301
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Fluid Locations . 311
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Adding Engine Oil . 312
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 314
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Engine Coolant . 317
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Windshield Washers . 319
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 320
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 320
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Brake Fluid . 321
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Lights . 323
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Audio Antenna . 333
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 333
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Floor Mats . 333
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DustandPollenFilter .334
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Wiper Blades . 334
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Tires . 340
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Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 346
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
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RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)

Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. There is a HOT
side and a COLD side on the
dipstick. The f luid level should be
between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2.
3. 4.
2.
1. Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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DIPSTICK
HOT
Range
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK